New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): A delegation of Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on a day demolition drive was being carried out Jahangirpuri area by Delhi municipal authorities and was halted on orders of Supreme Court.
New Delhi Apr 19 PTI Standing outside a closed shop in Jahangirpuri of northwest Delhi a group of men mostly in their twenties were exchanging videos through a messaging app purportedly related to the April 16 clashes between two communities When asked about the source of videos Vikas name changed one of the men who resides in Block G of Jahangirpuri said I have received many videos of the incident since Saturday through WhatsApp Vikas was not present when the violence erupted at Kushal Chowk on April 16 on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti However he said he got the information from his peers and social media about the violence A friend of mine told me that the Muslims attacked the procession being carried out to celebrate Hanuman Jayanti I was angry We never disturb them How could they he said I was not present at the spot but I have seen videos received on WhatsApp and it is clearly visible in that who attacked us said Vikas as his friend Praveen played a video on his phone Praveen who is in his early thirties and lives in Jahangirpuris G Block started explaining his version of what happened on the day clashes broke outPraveen was not present near the mosque where the clashes first broke out but he strongly believes that the violence was started by one community The Muslims started it We were peacefully carrying out the procession We want to celebrate our festival They were jealous thats why they attacked us he said Soon Praveen was interrupted by Muhammad name changed who said that the violence started after a few people tried to hoist saffron flags atop the mosque Will you tolerate this kind of behaviour People will react obviously People in the procession initiated it Why do you want to celebrate in front of a mosque he said The two sides started arguing and Muhammad left the spot A PTI team asked several locals in the area from where they are getting information about the violence The majority of them said they are keeping themselves updated through news channels and social media A 32-year-old resident of Block H said that everybody has his or her version of the incident Everyday a new story is coming There is half-truth in videos widely circulated online Nobody actually knows what conspired that day I have ignored these videos said Deepak Kumar Locals express concern that the youngsters might get influenced by the half knowledge about the incident and by watching these videos I am not sharing any video with anyone as it might instigate further violence But I have been receiving many videos on WhatsApp I had to delete a few extremely violent videos said a resident of G block who did not wish to be named Several of the individuals in the violence were small children and I dont want people to further instigate them They are the future of our country They might get influenced he added Addressing a press conference Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Monday noted that some people were trying to spread rumours on social media to keep the situation tense Those trying to disrupt the atmosphere through social media will also not be spared Asthana had said We are analysing the social media and if required those spreading false news misinformation or tweeting any rumour with an intention to disturb the environment will not be spared and legal action will be taken against them he had said PTI VA VA KVK KVK
New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI): National Security Act (NSA) was on Tuesday imposed against five culprits involved in the clashes that took place in Delhi's Jahangirpuri that erupted between members of two groups during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on April 16, top government officials said.
New Delhi Apr 19 PTI Heavy deployment of security personnel in violence-hit Jahangirpuri in northwest Delhi will continue till the time normalcy returns officials said on TuesdayClashes broke out between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri on Saturday in which eight police personnel and a local resident got injuredAccording to police there was stone-pelting and arson during the clashes and some vehicles were also torchedOn Monday Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana had said that the presence of police personnel in sensitive areas including Jahangirpuri will continue till the situation becomes normal Speaking to a television news channel Asthana had said We have deployed adequate force not only in Jahangirpuri but in other areas also We will use technology for surveillance and are monitoring the situation to make sure that no untoward incident occurs in the future Meanwhile the road in front of the mosque where the procession was allegedly attacked has been shut and the entire area cordoned off with barricades by policePolice have also pitched tents near the barricadesOver 500 police personnel and six companies of additional force have been deployed in the area round the clock A total of 80 tear gas gun parties and water cannons have been deployed Drones are also being used in the sensitive areas for rooftop surveillance police said All senior officers have been instructed to be at the spot to avoid any untoward incident said On Monday a peace march was organised by police along with the members of Aman Committee in Jahangirpuri area The committee appealed to the people of the area to maintain peace and harmony not to spread and trust rumours or misinformation and to report mischievous activities police said PTI NIT RHL
New Delhi Apr 18 PTI Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday directed the Delhi Police to take strict action against those involved in the Jahangirpuri violence here official sources saidClashes broke out during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in the national capitals Jahangirpuri area on Saturday in which eight policemen and a civilian were injuredThe home minister directed the Delhi Police to take strict action against those involved in the Jahangirpuri violence sources saidDelhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Monday said 23 people belonging to two different communities have been arrested so far in connection with the violenceThe investigation into the clashes has been handed over to the Crime Branch and 14 teams have been formed to take it forwardFour forensics teams also visited the spot to gather evidenceThe Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations IFSO unit of Delhi Polices Special Cell has been given the responsibility to identify those involved in the case by doing a thorough and detailed analysis of digital evidence and accordingly legal action will be taken against them Asthana saidPTI ACB SRY
New Delhi Apr 18 PTI Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Monday said 23 people belonging to two different communities have been arrested so far in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence and refuted claims that attempts were made to hoist saffron flags at a mosque during Hanuman Jayanti procession During a media briefing Asthana asserted that those involved in the violent clashes will not be spared irrespective of class creed or religionNo there was no attempt to hoist any saffron flag at the mosque during the procession Asthana said when asked if the clashes broke out after attempts were made by some to hoist the flag Several politicians and social media users had alleged that some people tried to hoist a flag on a mosque in Jahangirpuri that led to stone pelting and violence When asked about the BJPs allegation that one of the arrested accused was affiliated to the AAP Asthana refused to comment and said an offender is an offender We go by evidence and not by associations he responded Clashes had broken out during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in the citys Jahangirpuri area on Saturday in which nine policemen and a civilian was injuredThe investigation into the clashes has been handed over to the Crime Branch and 14 teams have been formed to take it forward Asthana said adding that four forensics teams also visited the spot to gather evidence Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations IFSO unit of Delhi Polices Special Cell has been given the responsibility to identify those involved in the case by doing a thorough and detailed analysis of digital evidence and accordingly legal action will be taken against them the Delhi Police chief said Those trying to disrupt the atmosphere through social media will also not be spared he saidWe are analysing the social media and if required those spreading false news misinformation or tweeting any rumour with an intention to disturb the environment will not be spared and legal action will be taken against them he said Noting that some people were trying to spread rumours on social media to keep the situation tense Asthana appealed to people to ignore them The probe will cover all angles through the analysis of CCTV footage and digital inputs he said Recalling the incident on Saturday Asthana said around 415 pm a procession had started on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti The routes taken were traditional and around 615 pm those in front of the procession moved ahead However those who were following them stopped after getting into a heated argument following which stones were pelted Asthana said The police chief lauded the effort of the force saying this shows that the personnel separated both the groups and saved public from getting injured We have registered a case and 23 people from both communities have been held so far Eight among them have previous criminal records he said He said three firearms and five swords have also been seized from the accused so far Elaborating about the probe he said thorough analysis of digital evidence is being done based on the footage of CCTV cameras Based on that more people have been identified and legal action will be taken against them after their interrogation he saidSocial media video footage digital evidence received will be investigated from all angles he said assuring that no one who is directly or indirectly involved in the incident will be spared Along with investigations police have also held meetings with peace committees and are trying to restore peace and tranquillity in sensitive areas Asthana said He stated that peace committee meetings were held earlier also and such meetings will continue to avoid any disturbance from miscreants who usually participate in such activities to disturb the harmony PTI AMP NIT VIT KVK KVK
New Delhi Apr 18 PTI A large number of security personnel including those from the anti-riot force have been deployed in the violence-hit areas of Jahangirpuri in northwest Delhi officials said on MondayA senior officer said over 500 police personnel and six companies of additional force have been deployed in the area round the clockA total of 80 tear gas gun parties and water cannons have been deployed Drones are also being used in the sensitive areas for rooftop surveillance All senior officers have been instructed to be at the spot to avoid any untoward incident the officer saidSpeaking to a television news channel Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana said We have deployed adequate force not only in Jahangirpuri but in other areas also We will use technology for surveillance and are monitoring the situation to make sure that no untoward incident occurs in the future Asked about the deployment in the area Asthana said it will continue in the sensitive areas including Jahangirpuri until the situation returns to normalOnly a few locals were occasionally seen on the roads The entire area has been barricaded with police asking people to take alternative routesPolice have also pitched tents near the barricadesA few shops were seen operating in G block which is around 200 metres away from a mosqueClashes broke out between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession at Jahangirpuri on Saturday in which eight police personnel and a local resident got injuredOn Sunday there was a heavy police deployment in C block the epicentre of the clashesAccording to police there was stone-pelting and arson during the clashes between the two communities Some vehicles were also torched PTI NIT AMP RC
New Delhi Apr 18 PTI Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Monday said 23 people from both the communities have been arrested so far in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence and refuted claims that attempts were made to hoist saffron flags at a mosque during Hanuman Jayanti processionDuring a media briefing Asthana asserted that those involved in the violent clashes will not be spared irrespective of class creed or religionNo there was no attempt to hoist any saffron flag at the mosque during the procession Asthana said when asked if the clashes broke out after attempts were made by some to hoist the flagSeveral politicians and social media users had alleged that some people tried to hoist a flag on a local mosque in Jahangirpuri that led to stone pelting and violenceClashes had broken out during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in the citys Jahangirpuri area on Saturday in which nine policemen and a civilian was injuredThe investigation into the Saturday clashes has been handed over to the Crime Branch and 14 teams have been formed to take it forward Asthana said adding that four forensics teams also visited the spot to gather evidenceNotning that some people were trying to spread rumours on social media to keep the situation tense the Delhi Police chief appealed to people to ignore themThose trying to disrupt the atmosphere through social media will also not be spared he saidWe are analysing the social media and if required those spreading false news misinformation or tweeting any rumour with an intention to disturb the environment will not be spared and legal action will be taken against them he said The probe will cover all angles through the analysis of CCTV footage and digital inputs he saidRecalling the incident on Saturday Asthana said around 415 pm a procession had started on the occasion of Hanuman JayantiThe routes taken were traditional and around 615 pm those in front of the procession moved ahead However those who were following them stopped after getting into a heated argument following which stones were pelted Asthan saidThe police chief lauded the effort of the force saying this shows that the personnel separated both the groups and saved public from getting injuredWe have registered a case and 23 people from both communities have been held so far Eight among them have previous criminal records he saidHe said three firearms and five swords have also been seized from the accused so farElaborating about the probe he said digital evidence and its thorough analysis is being done based on the footage of CCTV camerasBased on that more people have been identified and legal action will be taken against them after their interrogation he saidSocial media video footage digital evidence received will be investigated from all the angles he said assuring that no one who is directly or indirectly involved in the incident will not be spared Intelligence Fusion of Strategic Operations IFSO unit of Delhi Polices Special Cell has been given the responsibility to identify those involved in the case by doing a thorough and detailed analysis of digital evidence after collecting necessary evidence and accordingly legal action will be taken against them he said PTI AMP NIT VIT TDS TDS
New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): As many as 14 teams of police are investigating the Jahangirpuri violence case that took place in Delhi on April 16, said Commissioner of Police Rakesh Asthana on Monday.
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